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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

People, Stop Killing Wild Animals With Kindness

Spikol: We all mean well — you, me, the people who put the baby bison in the car. But we don’t know what we’re doing.

News

WATCH: Donald Trump Ribs Chris Christie with Oreos Joke

“No more Oreos — for either of us!”

News

Philly Grows by 6,000 to Stay in Top-Five Cities

But Phoenix is in hot pursuit, according to Census estimates

Only a Fraction of Philly Neighborhoods Have Gentrified, Pew Says

And it’s a surprisingly small fraction.

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News

What Sanders’ Continued Fight Means for the DNC

Will this summer be a mess in Philly?

News

Six More Draft Workouts for Sixers

The Sixers announced that they will work out six prospects tomorrow at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, including St. Joseph’s forward Isaiah Miles.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Okafor Voted to All-Rookie First Team

Jahlil Okafor has been nominated to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team, joining Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porzingis, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic.

News

Reynolds Brown: My Container Tax Is Less Regressive Than Kenney’s Soda Tax

Her proposal could make it harder for the mayor to get his budget passed.

Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

From left: Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott and Philip Williams. The victims of the September 2014 gay-bashing assault in Center City are taking their attackers to […]

News

WATCH: The New Crum Creek Viaduct Goes Up in Fast Forward

You can rewind and replay SEPTA’s live webcam feeds from the construction site.

News

17 Things You Might Not Know (or Were Trying to Forget) About John Bolaris

Hingston: He’ll be on American Greed tonight.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

The Incredible Political Insurgency of Chris Rabb

Philly Mag talked to Rabb about how he defeated one of Philly’s most powerful political machines in April’s election.

News

Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

Fiorillo: We’re just surprised it took so long.

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How to Get A Vacant House Knocked Down: Turkey Vultures

L&I has set a precedent, we think.

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Inside the Seriously Exhilarating Black Comic Book Scene

Vourvoulias: Why the vibrant scene around comic creators of color is converging on Philly this week.

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